Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ketamine Nasal is used in dog for Chemical restraint, sedation. Routes documented in dog: INTRANASAL. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketamine Nasal in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Compounded Ketamine Nasal Spray
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRANASAL | 3–5 mg/kg | Single dose | 15-30 min sedation | Chemical restraint, sedation | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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NMDA receptor antagonist absorbed via nasal mucosa. Provides sedation and chemical restraint without injection. Rapid absorption through nasal turbinates.
Controlled substance (CIII). Compounded formulation. Unpredictable absorption in some patients. May cause sneezing. Combine with midazolam intranasally for better effect.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Ketamine Nasal pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.